Romantic and distinctly retro, these stud earrings pair the deep violet of amethyst with delicate enamel applied by hand onto silver. Each cabochon shows a slightly different shade - from deep plum to a lighter, almost lavender glimmer - and it is precisely this irregularity of colour that gives them a character close to vintage jewelry. The small stud form sits right against the earlobe, so the amethyst colour brings life to the neckline and cheeks without weighing down the ear. In jewelry tradition, amethyst has long been associated with calm and clarity of mind, treated as a symbol of inner balance.

Only a narrow portion of the sorted raw material made it into these two cabochons - what mattered was depth of colour and clarity within the stone, with the rest set aside in selection. This level of quality at this price matters, because silver and good coloured stones are getting more expensive, and amethysts of even, saturated colour are increasingly hard to find. The metal here is pure, refined sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other additives that can cause irritation - so the earrings can be worn without worrying about skin reactions. The silver bears a French maker's mark registered with the assay office, attesting to the metal's origin.

These earrings work well with a lace blouse in shades of powder pink or ecru, where the violet of the amethyst stands out against a muted, pastel palette. They also suit loosely pinned-up hair that reveals the ear and lets the enamel detail show. In boho styling, pair them with a suede waistcoat or a flowing, floral dress - the small, vintage-spirited shape of the stud doesn't overwhelm, but simply completes the look with a quiet touch of colour by the face.